Fiscal Year 2024 Small Ambulatory Program (SAP)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

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https://sam.gov/opp/315428e0bcb747fdba91a00cb4576c6d/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is offering funding opportunities under the Fiscal Year 2024 Small Ambulatory Program (SAP) aimed at supporting American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal Organizations. This program provides competitive funding for projects that involve the construction, expansion, or modernization of small ambulatory health care facilities, with eligible applicants able to request awards up to $3.5 million from a total budget of $25 million. The initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare access in tribal communities and is authorized under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Interested parties should prepare their applications, which are due by November 8, 2024, and can contact CDR Omobogie Amadasu at Omobogie.Amadasu@ihs.gov or 301-443-4751 for further information.

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    Omobogie Amadasu
    (301) 443-4751
    Omobogie.Amadasu@ihs.gov
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    DTLL_2024_SAP.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2024 Small Ambulatory Program (SAP) with a budget of $25 million allocated for funding. Eligible projects can receive awards up to $3.5 million, aimed at American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal Organizations that operate health care facilities under applicable federal laws. The SAP is authorized under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and allows tribes to construct, expand, or modernize small ambulatory healthcare services. Interested tribes need to download and complete the application available on the IHS website. Applications will be accepted starting August 1, 2024, with a submission deadline of November 8, 2024. For inquiries, contact CDR Omobogie Amadasu, Acting Deputy Director of DFPC. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to improving healthcare access for tribal communities through targeted funding opportunities.
    IHS SAP Application Kit_AcroForm_08-01-2024.pdf
    The Fiscal Year 2024 Small Ambulatory Program (SAP) Application Kit, issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS), offers funding opportunities for Federally recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations to develop small ambulatory health facilities serving American Indians and Alaska Natives. With a budget of $25 million, eligible applicants can request funding for new constructions, expansions, or modernization projects, with a cap of $3.5 million per award. The application process requires thorough documentation, including administrative information and a technical proposal, and must be submitted by November 8, 2024. Applications will be assessed on criteria such as the project’s necessity, delivery capability, and construction proficiency, with technical support provided by IHS Area offices. The evaluation process involves a competitive ranking based on objective factors defined in the application kit. Adherence to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental requirements is mandatory. Successful applicants will enter into contracts to facilitate project funding while maintaining obligations for compliance and reporting. Overall, the program emphasizes enhanced healthcare accessibility by supporting infrastructure development in Tribal communities.
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